Bluegrass Bios

Arkansauce

ARKANSAUCE From Fayetteville, Arkansas. Formed in 2010 by Zac Archuleta (guitar) and Ethan Bush (mandolin). Others members: Tom Andersen (bass) and Adams Collins (banjo). They routinely perform at rock music venues rather than the bluegras

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Union, Geoff

GEOFF UNION (RAGGED UNION) From Fayetteville, North Carolina. Also has lived in Austin, Texas and Golden, Colorado. 2002-2009, played guitar with the Two High String Band (Austin, Texas). He also performed in a duo with mandolinist Billy Brigh

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Indigo Roots

INDIGO ROOTS From Nashville. A family band (siblings) featuring Bethany (fiddle), Victoria (mandolin), and Daniel (bass) Kelley. They previously performed and recorded under other names: The Paper Dolls and Band of Kelleys. They chose thei

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Laur, Katie

KATIE LAUR Native of Paris, Tennessee. Lives in Cincinnatti, Ohio. 1975, formed The Katie Laur Band. She was one of the first female lead singers to front her own bluegrass band. 1975, released “Good Time Girl” album (Vetco). 1977, released

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Scruggs, Earl

EARL SCRUGGS From Shelby, North Carolina. Lived in Madison, Tennessee for most of his life. Full name: Earl Eugene Scruggs. He is credited with being the first master of the three-finger style of banjo-playing which defines bluegrass music

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G2

G2 From Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 2006 by Christoffer Olsson (guitar), Jens Koch (banjo), Erik Igelström (mandolin), Tobias Strömberg (Dobro™), and Jimmy Sunnebrandt (bass). 2007, won first place in the band contest at the Europea

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Anderson, Bill

BILL ANDERSON From Columbia, South Carolina (lives in Nashville) Primarily a country singer and songwriter, known to millions as “Whisperin’ Bill.” Has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1961. Has had over 80 of his own singles reach

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Blue Mule (Canada)

BLUE MULE (Canada) From Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Formed in 1980 by Peter Deachman and Geoff Somers. 1992, won the Winterhawk band contest. 1993, Deachman was voted “composer of the year” (for his song “Norman’s Ride”) at the Central Canadi

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Bales, Barry

BARRY BALES From Kingsport, Tennessee. A bass player who is best known for his tenure with Alison Krauss and Union Station (since 1990). He was also worked as a sideman on albums and performances by other artists including Merle Haggard, Shan

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Anderson, Bill

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Some Background

A great big howdy to ya, I’m Wayne Rice, a bluegrass radio programmer from San Diego, California. I began compiling this material in 1988 for DJ’s like myself who want to at least sound knowledgeable about bluegrass music on the air. Originally I published Bluegrass Bios® in a three-ring binder and sold it to DJs around the country … but now it’s here on the web and it’s free! Use it for your show prep, or just enjoy learning more about the amazing artists who play and sing bluegrass music. If you find errors or wish to make a suggestion, please contact me. Thanks!